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John Smith - 05 Oct 2006 04:16 GMT

My steering wheel (leather covered, '95 GS300) is sticky. I am afraid it
is because the leather conditioner I tried to apply, but am not totally
sure. What is best used to clean (and possibly condition) the wheel?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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Ray O - 05 Oct 2006 04:46 GMT

> My steering wheel (leather covered, '95 GS300) is sticky. I am afraid it
> is because the leather conditioner I tried to apply, but am not totally
> sure. What is best used to clean (and possibly condition) the wheel?
>
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

You can try Lexol leather cleaner, saddle soap, or Simple Green.

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Ron M. - 06 Oct 2006 04:00 GMT

>> My steering wheel (leather covered, '95 GS300) is sticky. I am afraid it
>> is because the leather conditioner I tried to apply, but am not totally
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>
> You can try Lexol leather cleaner, saddle soap, or Simple Green.

I'll second the Lexol Leather Cleaner suggestion. And I always follow up
with an application of Lexol Leather Conditioner as well. These two products
used in conjunction with each can keep leather steering wheels, seats,
armrests, etc. looking really nice.

Ron M.

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NYLexSC - 06 Oct 2006 13:24 GMT

Lexus steering wheels are notorious for sucking, my 1994 SC300 had the
same problem.

if you want to avoid the whole mess and spend $50, check out
www.wheelskins.com

They do great work, and thats the route I'm going with my car.

As a note, I had the same thing as you and tried LExol leather cleaner
and all it did was PEEL the leather MORE. This is becuase our steering
wheels suck lol. So then I went to pep boys and applied the $10 cover
as a temporary fix until I can ship my wheel to wheelskins.

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Robert - 06 Oct 2006 17:43 GMT

> Lexus steering wheels are notorious for sucking, my 1994 SC300 had the
> same problem.

All manufacturers leather steering wheels will accumulate dirt and get
sticky after a while. Its the nature of the beast.

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Ron M. - 21 Oct 2006 03:58 GMT

> Lexus steering wheels are notorious for sucking, my 1994 SC300 had the
> same problem.
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> wheels suck lol. So then I went to pep boys and applied the $10 cover
> as a temporary fix until I can ship my wheel to wheelskins.

As previously stated, I've had excellent luck with Lexol leather cleaner and
conditioner in regards to cleaning and conditioning my 2002 IS300's steering
wheel. But I agree that my Lexus' leather steering wheel most likely won't
even hold up as good as my 1990 Nissan 300ZX's has after almost 17 years
now. Currently, it still looks almost brand new. I can tell, however, that
the quality of leather isn't all that great considering the fact that it's
on an entry-level luxury sports sedan. I expected better. But overall the
car has treated me great thus far!

Ron M.

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Charles Brand - 24 Oct 2006 14:50 GMT

Thanks for pointing me to Lexol.

Since buying it, I've gone throughout my home Lexol-ing everything and
anything leather.

Some questions prompted me to phone their 800 number where I spoke with
a very knowledgeable fellow well versed in the chemistry of leather.

In the course of our conversation he volunteered that leather steering
wheel covers should be wiped regulary with a damp cloth, say each time
the car is washed.

Routine wiping, he expained, controls accumulation of acrid, salty
perspiration from constant handling.

Safe driving,
C.Brand

>>My steering wheel (leather covered, '95 GS300) is sticky. I am afraid it
>>is because the leather conditioner I tried to apply, but am not totally
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>
> You can try Lexol leather cleaner, saddle soap, or Simple Green.

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Vinny - 26 Oct 2006 06:09 GMT

I agree with Charles.

I have a bottle of anti-bacteria wipes in my car, and every time when I
use it, I apply to my leather steering wheel ('97 SC400) as well. The
steering wheel is in excellent condition, and not sticky at all.

V.
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> Thanks for pointing me to Lexol.
>
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> Safe driving,
> C.Brand

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W. Wells - 27 Oct 2006 14:07 GMT

I had a MB for 30 years with leather steering wheel and wiped it probably 10
times and it held up great.
But MB has great leather. I had a Jaguar and the leather cracked all over
even when I put their recommended leather cream on it.

>I agree with Charles.
>
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>> Safe driving,
>> C.Brand

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